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August 18 2016

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A dark stone statue of a four-armed deity seated in lalitasana on a rocky base carved with figures and animals, set among green leaves and tree branches outdoors. One hand holds a trident-like staff, another a cobra-entwined object, and the raised hands show mudras. Ornate necklaces and armlets adorn the figure. No physical people are present.2010-07-15A dark stone statue of a four-armed deity in seated yogic posture stands within an ornate silver arched frame, surrounded by green foliage. The deity wears a crown with a red and yellow flower, a tilak on the forehead, and necklaces. One hand holds a drum, another raises a flame, and others are in blessing and gesture positions. Below, a bull and a small figure under the seat are carved on the base, and yellow flower petals lie at the foot. A person's arm is visible at the left edge. The statue is a deity murti, not a person.2016-08-18December 16 20092009-12-16A large dark stone statue of Dakshinamurthi, the seated form of Shiva as teacher, shown outdoors beneath leafy tree branches. The four-armed deity sits in lotus-style cross-legged posture on a rock base carved with small figures, including a bull and a prostrate figure beneath the feet. One hand holds a serpent aloft, another rests in a teaching gesture, and the upper arms hold a drum-like object and a flame-like item. The statue wears a headband, a ringed neck ornament, bracelets and a sash. Marigold flowers are visible at the lower left.2010-07-15A dark grey stone statue of Dakshinamurti, a four-armed seated deity murti, shown in a garden setting with green leaves behind it. The figure sits in a cross-legged pose with one leg folded over the other. One upper hand holds a serpent, another raises a flame, another holds a small book or tablet, and the remaining hand is in a teaching gesture. The figure wears a sacred thread, a broad necklace, armbands and a tall headdress. Carved animal figures appear at the base. No living people are visible.2011-09-24 +1 copiesA black stone seated deity murti, carved with a crown, earrings, layered necklaces and armlets, with its hands in meditative poses, receives abhishekam water that beads on its polished surface. A woman's arm, wearing red and silver bangles, rests a hand with red powder on the statue's head, and another hand holds a pink flower at the lower left. A silver-patterned pillar and green foliage form the background.2011-09-24 +1 copiesSeptember 24 20112011-09-24 +1 copiesClose-up photograph of a large black stone murti of a multi-armed Hindu deity, with a tilak mark on its forehead, an elaborate crown, and a broad necklace. One raised hand holds a ceremonial disc-shaped weapon. A human hand reaches in from the upper right, touching the statue's shoulder near a silver-rimmed plate and a garland of white flowers with red and green accents. Gold-patterned decorative panels and green leaves form the background, with foliage and sunlight visible beyond.2015-02-05A dark grey stone statue of a seated deity murti, shown in close view against leafy green trees. The figure has a high, layered headdress, a band across the forehead, multiple arms, and a long beaded necklace over a bare chest. One raised hand holds a flame-like object, another rests on a book-like object held in the lap, and the legs are crossed in a meditative seated pose. No physical people are visible.2011-09-24 +1 copiesMarch 28 20202020-03-28Photo 11704694 +1 copiesA dark stone statue of Dakshinamurthi, the seated form of Shiva as teacher, sits in a rounded arch framed by silver-toned ornamentation. The four-armed murti wears a necklace and armlets and has a red bindi and yellow flowers in its hair. One hand holds a snake, another rests in a teaching gesture, and it sits in lotus-like posture on a rock carved with an animal and small figures. Yellow marigold flowers lie at its feet. Green leaves and branches of a tree surround the statue.2010-07-15